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  1. Ebola Cases Near 300 as Brazil Probes Two Suspected Infections

    Ebola Cases Near 300 as Brazil Probes Two Suspected Infections

    Congo's Ebola outbreak intensifies with 282 cases; Brazil investigates two suspected patients. WHO reports recoveries amid ongoing challenges.

    2d ago 1 min read
  2. Yoga Shown to Reduce Anxiety and Insomnia in Cancer Survivors

    Yoga Shown to Reduce Anxiety and Insomnia in Cancer Survivors

    First clinical trial finds gentle hatha and restorative yoga significantly reduces mood disturbance, anxiety, fatigue, and insomnia in cancer survivors, offering a non-pharmaceutical solution.

    2d ago 1 min read
  3. DR Congo Ebola Outbreak: Nurses Discharged After Full Recovery

    DR Congo Ebola Outbreak: Nurses Discharged After Full Recovery

    Two nurses recovered from Bundibugyo Ebola in DRC, as 210 cases and 17 deaths reported amid ongoing conflict and promising treatments.

    2d ago 2 min read
  4. Cancer Diagnosis Raises Suicide Risk for Veterans, Study Finds

    Cancer Diagnosis Raises Suicide Risk for Veterans, Study Finds

    Veterans with cancer face a significantly higher suicide attempt rate, especially in the months after diagnosis. The risk persists for years.

    2d ago 2 min read
  5. Global Health Funders Fast-Track Three Ebola Vaccines as Outbreak Spreads in Africa

    Global Health Funders Fast-Track Three Ebola Vaccines as Outbreak Spreads in Africa

    CEPI accelerates development of three Ebola vaccines as Bundibugyo virus spreads in DRC and Uganda, with up to $50 million for Moderna's mRNA candidate.

    3d ago 1 min read
  6. Donkey Therapy: A Paris Hospital's Unique Prescription for Mental Health

    Donkey Therapy: A Paris Hospital's Unique Prescription for Mental Health

    Ville-Evrard hospital near Paris uses donkeys in mental health therapy, with patients reporting reduced anxiety and improved well-being.

    3d ago 1 min read
  7. Five Ebola Patients Recover and Discharged in DR Congo Outbreak

    Five Ebola Patients Recover and Discharged in DR Congo Outbreak

    Five patients, including four nurses, have recovered from Ebola in DR Congo, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing outbreak.

    3d ago 1 min read
  8. Stress Linked to Faster Liver Cancer Progression Via Gut Microbiome

    Stress Linked to Faster Liver Cancer Progression Via Gut Microbiome

    New research reveals how psychological stress alters gut bacteria, accelerating hepatocellular carcinoma progression through a microbial-metabolite axis.

    3d ago 1 min read